MADRAS CAFE
2760 N UNIVERSITY DR · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33322
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. – Reach in cooler Observed Sambar (68F – Cooling), potato cauliflower mash (53F – Cooling); boiled potatoes (51F – Cooling); cooked lintels (49F – Cooling), fried cheese (53F – Cooling) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Reach in cooler Observed raw chicken stored over ready to raita. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. – Reach in cooler Observed Sambar (68F – Cooling), potato cauliflower mash (53F – Cooling); boiled potatoes (51F – Cooling); cooked lintels (49F – Cold Holding), fried cheese (53F – Cooling) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector emailed procedure to be printed and posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen Observed no handle bowl used to dispense rice. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler across from cooking unit Observedaccumulation of black mold like debris on reach in cooler handle **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. – Throughout establishment. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Kitchen area next to reach in cooler. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed an accumulation of grease on hood. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- Back storage area Observed scoop handle not stored above salt and sugar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – Three compartment sink Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris in three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. – Reach in cooler Observed numerous containers of sauces uncovered in reach in cooler. Employees covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.